Glen Ridge, NJ Neighborhood Information
Neighborhood Facts
Town History
Glen Ridge traces its beginning to 1666 when sixty-four Connecticut families led by Robert Treat bought land from the Lenni Lenape Indians and named it New Ark to reflect a covenant to worship freely without persecution. The territory included the future towns of Bloomfield, Montclair, Belleville, and Nutley. When Bloomfield seceded in 1812, Glen Ridge was a section "on the hill" composed mostly of farms and woodlands with the exception of a thriving industrial area along the Toney's brook in the Glen. For most of the nineteenth century, three water-powered mills produced lumber, calico, pasteboard boxes and brass fittings. A copper a sandstone quarry and mine were nearby.
With the arrival of the Newark and Bloomfield Railroad in 1856 and the New York, Montclair and Greenwood Lake Railroad in 1872, Glen Ridge began its transition to a suburban residential community. Stately homes slowly replaced orchards and wooded fields.
General Information
| Town Name: |
Glen Ridge |
| City Hall: |
825 Bloomfield Avenue |
| Address: |
Box 66, Glen Ridge NJ 07028 |
| Phone Number: |
973-748-8400 |
| Land Area: |
1.3 square miles |
| Distance to NYC: |
18 miles |
| Town Website: |
http://www.glenridgenj.org/ |
| Library Website: |
http://www.glenridgelibrary.org/ |
| Water Service: |
Wanaque Water Shed |
| Gas & Electric: |
P.S.E. & G. |
Demographics
Quick Facts
| Population: |
7,546 |
| Population Density / Mile: |
5,888 |
| Median Age: |
43.23 |
| Number of Households: |
2,485 |
| Average Household Size: |
3.029 |
| Households with Children: |
1,224 |
| Median Household Income: |
$188,716 |
Population
| Population: |
7,546 |
| Population Density / Mile: |
5,888 |
| Change in Population Since 2010: |
3.82% |
| Male Population: |
3,699 |
| Female Population: |
3,847 |
| Median Age: |
43.23 |
Population - Age Range
| 0-4 years: |
297 |
| 5-9 years: |
401 |
| 10-14 years: |
454 |
| 15-19 years: |
886 |
| 20-24 years: |
532 |
| 25-29 years: |
583 |
| 30-34 years: |
289 |
| 35-39 years: |
185 |
| 40-44 years: |
225 |
| 45-49 years: |
436 |
| 50-54 years: |
648 |
| 55-59 years: |
736 |
| 60-64 years: |
650 |
| 65-69 years: |
498 |
| 70-74 years: |
331 |
| 75-79 years: |
193 |
| 80-84 years: |
112 |
| 85+ years: |
90 |
Households
| Number of Households: |
2,485 |
| Average Household Size: |
3.029 |
| Households with Children: |
1,224 |
| Households without Children: |
834 |
| Family Households: |
2,058 |
| Non-Family Households: |
58 |
Marital Status
| Never Married: |
1580 |
| Now Married: |
4347 |
| Separated: |
124 |
| Widowed: |
168 |
| Divorced: |
174 |
Income
| Median Household Income: |
$188,716 |
| Average Household Income: |
$269,628 |
| Per Capita Income: |
$88,981 |
| Average Total Household Expenditure: |
$82,127 |
Median Income By Age
| Under 25 years: |
$0 |
| 25-44 years: |
$206,350 |
| 45-64 years: |
$194,516 |
| Over 64 years: |
$132,894 |
Household Income by Dollar Range
| $0-$10,000 |
16 |
| $10,000-$15,000 |
10 |
| $15,000-$20,000 |
75 |
| $20,000-$25,000 |
0 |
| $25,000-$30,000 |
25 |
| $30,000-$35,000 |
3 |
| $35,000-$40,000 |
12 |
| $40,000-$45,000 |
38 |
| $45,000-$50,000 |
9 |
| $50,000-$60,000 |
57 |
| $60,000-$75,000 |
67 |
| $75,000-$100,000 |
226 |
| $100,000-$125,000 |
120 |
| $125,000-$150,000 |
181 |
| $150,000-$200,000 |
542 |
| $200,000-$250,000 |
619 |
| $250,000-$500,000 |
266 |
| $500,000 up |
220 |
Education
| Educational Climate Index: |
4 |
|
1 = Low, 5 = High
The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.
|
Level of Education
| No High School: |
10 |
| Some High School: |
62 |
| High School Grad: |
441 |
| Some College: |
409 |
| Associate Degree: |
158 |
| Bachelors Degree: |
2270 |
| Graduate Degree: |
1626 |
Employment
White Collar vs. Blue Collar
| White Collar: |
77 |
| Blue Collar: |
23 |
Geography
| Annual Precipitation: |
51.73 |
| Average January Low Temperature: |
19.16 |
| Average January High Temperature: |
36.9 |
| Average July Low Temperature: |
63.14 |
| Average July High Temperature: |
84.81 |
Pollution Index (Avg. = 100)
| Carbon Monoxide |
116 |
| Lead |
61 |
| Nitrogen Oxide |
149 |
| Ozone |
77 |
| Particulate Matter |
107 |
| Air Pollution |
102 |
Amenities
| CATEGORIES |
| Attractions - Recreation |
6 Locations |
| Automotive Services |
3 Locations |
| Banks - Financial |
10 Locations |
| Eating - Drinking |
6 Locations |
| Government - Public |
5 Locations |
| Health Care Services |
100 Locations |
| Hospitality |
1 Locations |
| Organizations - Associations |
8 Locations |
| Personal Services |
47 Locations |
| Shopping |
29 Locations |
Schools
| Forest Ave. School |
Elementary |
| Glen Ridge High |
Secondary |
| Linden Ave |
Elementary |
| Ridgewood Avenue School |
Elementary |
|
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